Our Story & Mission
Connecting the original Hebrew Israelites from Africa who were exiled in America to their Hebraic roots and teachings since our founding.
Rooted in Torah, Walking in Faith
The mission of First Tabernacle Fellowship is to connect the original Hebrew Israelites from Africa who were exiled in America to their Hebraic roots and teachings. We fellowship with like-minded believers who are looking for a faith community where the whole Word of Elohim is studied and lived out in a Torah community.
We are Hebraic and not Judaic in biblical foundation and understanding. We believe that every Scripture is supportive; the embodied work of Genesis to 2 Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible.
We do not teach a doctrine that contains heresy. Since the opening of the superhighway called the ‘World Wide Web,’ knowledge and information has increased at warp speed. With that, all kinds of information are now available, but none so important as that which is applicable to our faith.
What We Stand For
Hebraic Scripture
We teach and adhere to Hebraic Scripture as a way of life, believing that the Prophets and Writings are inclusive of all Scripture.
Yisra'el United
We teach that Yisra'el in the mind of the Father consists of people from the nations who adhere to the Scriptures, also known as the Tanakh.
Love Thy Neighbor
We shall love all peoples as the Father's created likeness in an image worthy of Himself, and therefore, love thy neighbor as thyself.
What We Believe
As a Hebraic community, our beliefs are grounded in the Torah and the entirety of Scripture.
We believe in adhering to ALL of Yahweh's mitzvoths (commandments), the Father's Appointed Times (Sabbaths and moadims), and right-rulings while walking in 'The Way.'
We believe in the Torah, some of which was written by The Father's own hand (Sh'mot 24:12 and 34:1).
We accept the covenant relationship offered to us by the Father. Therefore, we obey Yahweh's commandments and teachings.
We believe that all of the Goyim (the nations) who are willing to be obedient to Yahweh's teachings will hear His Words and warnings.
We believe that the Torah is the foundation of all Scripture and the writings also support this foundation.
We believe that all Scripture (Genesis to 2 Chronicles in the Hebrew Bibles) is inspired, inerrant, infallible, illuminating, and authoritative.
Our Spiritual Leader
Moreh | Rabbi Robert B. Holman, Jr.
Spiritual Leader
“I study it; research it historically, scientifically, and spiritually for an understanding and truth. I love life and living, having fun, playing golf, and being with family and friends. Scripture says, ‘but if in this life only we have hope we are of all men most miserable.’ I also know that one day it will all come to an end. For me, being physically dead does not constitute an end but the continuation of the existence of life through the soul as it awaits final judgment. The only way and time I can prepare for it is now.”